Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5R01HL162407-04
Targeting NOX4-dependent mitochondrial dysfunction, autophagy and defective calcium handling in AF
Recipient
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Award Amount
$700,363.00
Ceiling
$700,363.00
Awarded
December 23, 2024
Identifier
5R01HL162407-04
NIH grant awarded to research mitochondrial dysfunction and calcium handling in atrial fibrillation, aiming to develop new therapeutics.
Description
Project involves research on atrial fibrillation focusing on NOX4, mitochondrial dysfunction, autophagy, and calcium handling. Uses innovative model organisms and genetic strains. Employs techniques such as patch clamp, confocal imaging, and optical mapping. Emphasizes development of therapeutics for AF and postoperative AF.